Resolution on the Middle East Conflict

[Virginian87]

I am willing to support Senator MasterJedi's amendment only if Clause IV be stricken.  I believe that the situation will only become more of a threat to Atlasian national security if we present ourselves as poised to sell weapons to the Israelis.  I am not against Israel, but I am concerned about the effect of this bill on our endeavors in the Middle East.  We're fighting a tough conflict in Iraq as it is.  If we come out explicitly on the side of Israel, I think the situation is only going to worsen. 

Other than Clause IV, I believe that this amendment is sound.

[Virginian87]

Aye. 

Since MasterJedi changed his amendment by striking Clause IV, I don't see this as giving blind support to Israel.  That accusation would be valid had we actually committed to selling weapons to them.  I see this more as an Atlasian denouncement of Hezbollah as a terrorist group, which just happens to be the same position that Israel takes.

[Virginian87]

Nay. 

[Virginian87]

Aye.

[Virginian87]

Damn it, where the hell is Q?  I'm sick of this endless discussion on this topic.  This resolution needs to be passed, the sooner, the better.